The dilemma of Thanksgiving morphs over time. Each year we have a bevy of “standards” that we want to have. And yet, we want new things. So, we mix and match. Problem is, sometimes a “new” thing becomes an automatic “standard” and the next year we find our table even...

Herbed Roast Kosher Turkey with Maple Glaze

  On this Wednesday night before Thanksgiving, I am not trying to cause you difficulties. But, but I’ve just gone through my stack of “to do next Thanksgiving recipes” and I found this very flavorful turkey recipe. I always reblog the Arrow’s turkey recipe and I...

Still in search of an ideal side dish for your holiday table? There is life beyond mere potatoes and carrots. Here’s a gratin, sans cheese, so it is strikingly healthy. And earthy with the fall flavors of parsnips, celery root, and sweet potatoes. It’s a lovely way to...

Couscous Stuffing frm Thanksgiving Dinner

For most of our lives, we stuffed the Thanksgiving Turkey with — drumroll — stuffing. Now we know that it is a safety issue and we need to cook our stuffing outside the turkey. And that gives us some opportunity, for variety and for spacing out the work of the...

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The dilemma of Thanksgiving morphs over time. Each year we have a bevy of “standards” that we want to have. And yet, we want new things. So, we mix and match. Problem is, sometimes a “new” thing...

Still in search of an ideal side dish for your holiday table? There is life beyond mere potatoes and carrots. Here’s a gratin, sans cheese, so it is strikingly healthy. And earthy with the fall...

Perfect Mashed Potatoes

I’m giving you an early push for Thanksgiving. After the turkey and gravy, you need mashed potatoes. For whatever gravy is left over. This is THE mashed potato recipe you want to use. Light...

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